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George Lawrie D.D. — Victorian Engraving by W. & F. Holl (Blackie & Son, Glasgow)
George Lawrie D.D. — Victorian Engraving by W. & F. Holl (Blackie & Son, Glasgow)
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A finely engraved 19th‑century portrait of George Lawrie D.D., Minister of Loudoun, engraved by W. & F. Holl after a drawing by Roman R.S.A., and published by Blackie & Son, Glasgow. A crisp, elegant plate for collectors of Scottish ecclesiastical history and Victorian portraiture.
This 19th‑century engraved portrait depicts George Lawrie D.D., long‑serving Minister of Loudoun and a respected figure within the Scottish ecclesiastical tradition.
The plate was engraved by W. & F. Holl, one of the most accomplished Victorian engraving partnerships, working from an original drawing by Roman R.S.A.
The portrait was issued by Blackie & Son, Glasgow, a major Scottish publisher known for high‑quality biographical and historical volumes.
The engraving shows Lawrie seated in clerical attire, rendered with the fine linework and tonal precision characteristic of mid‑Victorian portrait plates. Wide margins, clear lettering, and strong impression quality make this an excellent example for collectors of Scottish history, religious portraiture, or 19th‑century book engravings.
Approximate dimensions: 30cm x 22 cm
A refined, scholarly piece suitable for framing, study, or addition to an antiquarian print collection.
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